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Show ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS Joseph Benson Roper Dies at Age of 76 Years. The career of a once useful citizen closed Tuesday evening: in the death of Joseph Benson Roper, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. J. Piekett in this city, For several years, especially especi-ally siaee losing his wife about four years ago, deceased had gradually been failing iu health being a care among his children. He wae 70 years of age. Mr. Roper cuius to Gunnison from Cache Vatlsy a little over thirty yi?ars ago and served in a number of responsible re-sponsible positions , both ecclessiastic and civic. Reserved as postmaster for a goodly time. He had eccentric wa; but in all a useful citizen and jov until his memory weakened and incapacitated him for public duty a short tirnu ago. Funeral service is to be held this Friday afternoon from the E. S. Hall and ou Saturday the remains will be taken to Preston for interment, in compljance with deceased's wieb that he be burried beside his wife in that place. |